Meet the Barger family. Even on a hot summer day, the heat does not stop Erin Barger and her sons, Cameron and Andrew, from enjoying the outdoors. During their monthly exercise expedition, the family makes sure to stop by Bella Frutta to refuel before they run and bike home.

I'm beginning to wonder if the Fresno heat is what bonds this community. It's the one commonality we all share; no matter what our differences may be, everyone agrees that a projected 109-degree day like today is hot.

The Fresno weather has gotten painfully hot since the arrival of the summer season, and in this unforgiving heat we might find it a little more difficult than usual to get out of the house. Here are three local places that can help you beat the heat (and satisfy your tastebuds while you're at it)!

It’s a dusty afternoon at KMK Organic Family Farm in Kingsburg, California. Dogs run along the side of our car and cheerily greet us as we roll up the driveway through the Jurassic leaves of an avocado grove. We stroll up to the rambling white farm house patio and are welcomed by Michelle Reynolds and Kristi Bravo, a mother and daughter tour de force in the central California farm scene.